September 2008 Community Activities

*All Events Are Free Unless Noted Otherwise*

September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30

Monday, September 1^st

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Tuesday, September 2^nd

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Wednesday, September 3^rd

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

Brown Bag Lecture Series

Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland

Time: 12:00 - 1:00p

Cost: Free!

Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Thursday, September 4^th

Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church - 155 Hogan Road, Lewiston

Time: 4-8p

Cost: Free!

Details: "Once a year, everyone is Greek!" Come enjoy great food, dancing, music, bazaar and tours of the church. For more information please call 207-783-6795.

Sunset Tours at the Portland Observatory!

Where: Portland Observatory Museum - 138 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5 - 8p

Cost: Adults $7 (Portland residents $5), Children (aged 6-16) $4, Seniors and AAA Members $5. Members of Greater Portland Landmarks always receive free admission.

Details: Tours are self-guided, with docents available to answer questions. For more information please call 774-5561 or email info@portlandlandmarks.org.

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

Friday, September 5^th

Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church - 155 Hogan Road, Lewiston

Time: 11a-10p

Cost: Free!

Details: "Once a year, everyone is Greek!" Come enjoy great food, dancing, music, bazaar and tours of the church. For more information please call 207-783-6795.

1^st Friday Art Walk

Where: Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5:00 – 8:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event consists of Portland’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour. The Portland Museum of Art is included in this list and is free from 5:00 – 9:00p. Please click on the link below for more details and a map of the participating venues:

www.firstfridayartwalk.com

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Great State of Maine Airshow

Where: Brunswick Naval Air Station

Time: 5 – 9:30p

Cost: Free admission to park and walk around, designated seating for shows starts at $8

Details: Come enjoy action packed air shows of high speeds and daring stunts!

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Ironman

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Portland Playback Theater Performance

Where: The First Parish Church - 425 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 7:30p

Cost: $5 suggested donation

Saturday, September 6^th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Deering Oaks Park – Intersection of Park Ave and Deering Ave, Portland

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Lakes Region Farmers' Market

Where: Manchester School, Rte 302 in Windham

Time: 8a - 12p
Details: Full variety of Maine grown, Maine made products as well as special events and entertainment. For more information please call 207-892-0293.

Great State of Maine Airshow

Where: Brunswick Naval Air Station

Time: 8a - 6p

Cost: Free admission to park and walk around, designated seating for shows starts at $8

Details: Come enjoy action packed airshows of high speeds and daring stunts!

Revolutionary War Re-enactment

Where: Taconnet Library in Winslow, Winslow

Time: 8a - 6p

Cost: Free admission

Details:A Revolutionary Re-enactment on the banks of the Kennebec River. The Group is the 74th Highlanders and McCobb's Company. Demostration spinning wheel/loom and a tailor on hand. There will be lunch and vendors/crafts. For more information please call Laura Kwon 778-6550.

Auburn Mall Farmers Market

Where: Auburn Mall - 550 Center Street, Auburn

Time: 9a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets! For more information please call 207-786-2977.

Tow Truck Meet & Parade

Where: Memorial Park - Old Orchard Beach

Time: 9a - 4p

Cost: Free!

Details: Several events will be going on throughout the day, including demonstrations by the local fire and police departments, a tow truck parade and beauty contest (which truck looks the best). There is free parking available behind the Americana Hotel located at 1 Heath Street, OOB. For more information please call the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce at 207-934-2500.

Fall in the Village Music and Art Festival

Where: L.L. Bean Campus - Main Street, Freeport

Time: 9a - 5p

Cost: Free!

Details: View the works of more than 100 talented artists from Freeport, Maine and New England while listening to the wonderful sounds of talent, well known local musicians! For more information please call (207) 865-1212.

North Yarmouth Fun Day!

Where: North Yarmouth Village Green, U.S. Route 9 North Yarmouth

Time: 9a - 6p

Cost: Free admission

Details: Fun Day kicks off with a parade @ 9:00am and includes music, clowns, fire trucks - the works! This eagerly anticipated annual event draws families from the surrounding communities and beyond because it embraces small town community life and offers traditional events for all to enjoy. Start the day off with an early morning pancake breakfast, games & activities, races, horse shoes, music, lots of entertainment, fair garden, all day food vendors, crafts, and a bean hole supper put on the by fire department. For more information please call 207-829-3705.

Ogunquit Kite Festival

Where: Ogunquit Beach (off Main Street/Rt 1), Ogunquit

Time: 10a - 1p

Details: This special day is part of the Capriccio celebration of the arts and is a free event where spectators will be able to watch hundreds of kites soar through the sky.

Westbrook Riverbank Art Festival

Where: Riverbank Park - Main Street, Westbrook

Time: 10:00a - 4:00p

Cost: Free

Details: This event will include artists of all sorts showing their work. For more information please email kari@kariradasch.com.

Nature Crafts Festival

Where: Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: $5/person

Details: Juried event featuring works by 85 artists and craftsmen; also live music, raffles and tours. For more information please call (207) 646-4521 or check out their website at http://www.laudholm.org/crafts_info.htm.

19th Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show

Where: Wells Elementary School - Route 109, Wells

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free admission and parking

Details: Jewelry, stained glass, pottery, herbs, Folk art, and more!

Directions: From any CWS location take I-95 south to exit #19 - Wells/Sanford and turn left onto Sanford Rd/Rt 109. Arrive at 276 Sanford Rd.

United Maine Craftsmen's Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts

Where: Smiling Hill Farm - 781 County Road, Westbrook

Time: 10a - 5p

Cost: $2

Details: Over 100 of Maine’s talented artisans will be selling their unique handcrafted products on the beautiful grounds of Smiling Hill Farm. Ample free parking, Food Vendors, rain or shine. For more information please call 207-621-2818 or check out www.unitedmainecraftsmen.com

Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse Tours

Where: Spring Point Ledge Lighthouse, South Portland

Time: 11a - 3p

Cost: $5 donation

Category: Special Events

Description: Spring Point Ledge is one of only 40 caisson-style lighthouses in the U.S. and the only one open to visitors; wear good shoes; must be over 55 inches tall. Cancelled in case of rain or fog.

HART Cat Adoption Center and Shelter Open House

Where: 302 Range Road, Cumberland

Time: 11a – 3p

Cost: Free

Details: The shelter is open for drop-in visits.

Lewiston/Auburn Greek Festival

Where: Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church - 155 Hogan Road, Lewiston

Time: 11a-10p

Cost: Free!

Details: "Once a year, everyone is Greek!" Come enjoy great food, dancing, music, bazaar and tours of the church. For more information please call 207-783-6795.

Homefires Music Festival

Where: Thompson's Orchard - 276 Gloucester Hill Road, New Gloucester

Time: 1 - 10p

Cost: $10, free under age 10

Details: Music festival featuring Steve Azar, 35th Parallel, Jim Gallant, El Bufadoro and others; benefits the People's Regional Opportunity Program's fuel assistance program. For more information please call 207-926-4738.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Ironman

Time: 2:00p and 7:00p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Sunday, September 7^th

Great State of Maine Airshow

Where: Brunswick Naval Air Station

Time: 8a - 6p

Cost: Free admission to park and walk around, designated seating for shows starts at $8

Details: Come enjoy action packed airshows of high speeds and daring stunts!

Auto Show

Where: Windham High School - 406 Gray Road, Windham

Time: 8a - 3p

Cost: $1 - $5

Details: The car show benefits the Windham Athletic Boosters Club. For more information please call 207-892-1810.

Tow Truck Meet & Parade

Where: Memorial Park - Old Orchard Beach

Time: 9a - 4p

Cost: Free!

Details: Several events will be going on throughout the day, including demonstrations by the local fire and police departments, a tow truck parade and beauty contest (which truck looks the best). There is free parking available behind the Americana Hotel located at 1 Heath Street, OOB. For more information please call the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce at 207-934-2500.

Nature Crafts Festival

Where: Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm, Wells

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: $5/person

Details: Juried event featuring works by 85 artists and craftsmen; also live music, raffles and tours. For more information please call (207) 646-4521 or check out their website at http://www.laudholm.org/crafts_info.htm.

19th Annual Summer Solstice Craft Show

Where: Wells Elementary School - Route 109, Wells

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: Free admission and parking

Details: Jewelry, stained glass, pottery, herbs, Folk art, and more!

Directions: From any CWS location take I-95 south to exit #19 - Wells/Sanford and turn left onto Sanford Rd/Rt 109. Arrive at 276 Sanford Rd.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Ironman

Time: 2:00p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Monday, September 8^th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Free Acting Workshop

Where: Old Port Acting Studio - 386 Fore Street, Portland

Time: 7:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Learn and practice basic acting skills. Call 408-5061 to register.

Tuesday, September 9^th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Free Acting Workshop

Where: Old Port Acting Studio - 386 Fore Street, Portland

Time: 7pm

Cost: Free

Details: Learn and practice basic acting skills. Call 408-5061 to register.

Wednesday, September 10^th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Line Dancing hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3 to dance, $1.50 to watch

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Thursday, September 11^th

Sunset Tours at the Portland Observatory!

Where: Portland Observatory Museum - 138 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5 - 8p

Cost: Adults $7 (Portland residents $5), Children (aged 6-16) $4, Seniors and AAA Members $5. Members of Greater Portland Landmarks always receive free admission.

Details: Tours are self-guided, with docents available to answer questions. For more information please call 774-5561 or email info@portlandlandmarks.org.

Friday, September 12^th

The 15th Annual Old Orchard Beach Car Show & Parade

Where: Memorial Park, Old Orchard Beach

Time: 5 - 7p

Details: The parade will be on Friday evening along Old Orchard Street and will consist of hundreds of distinctive and classic antique cars and trucks cruising along East and West grand Avenue, "creating a scene reminiscent of decades gone by." The parade is free and the Saturday events have a $2 donation for admission to the shows. The $2 includes a ballot to vote for your preferred vehicle for the selected award events. For more information please call 207-934-2500.

2^nd Friday Art Walk

Where: Maine Street, Brunswick

Time: 5:00p – 8:00p

Details: This event consists of Brunswick’s local art galleries, art studios, museums, and alternative art venues opening their doors for a free self-guided tour.

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008, 122 min.)

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Saturday, September 13th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Deering Oaks Park – Intersection of Park Ave and Deering Ave, Portland

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Lakes Region Farmers' Market

Where: Manchester School, Rte 302 in Windham

Time: 8a - 12p
Details: Full variety of Maine grown, Maine made products as well as special events and entertainment. For more information please call 207-892-0293.

The 15th Annual Old Orchard Beach Car Show & Parade

Where: Memorial Park, Old Orchard Beach

Time: 8a - 2:30p

Details: The parade will be on Friday evening along Old Orchard Street and will consist of hundreds of distinctive and classic antique cars and trucks cruising along East and West grand Avenue, "creating a scene reminiscent of decades gone by." The parade is free and the Saturday events have a $2 donation for admission to the shows. The $2 includes a ballot to vote for your preferred vehicle for the selected award events. For more information please call 207-934-2500.

Auburn Mall Farmers Market

Where: Auburn Mall - 550 Center Street, Auburn

Time: 9a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets! For more information please call 207-786-2977.

Fish and Wildlife Open House at the Maine Wildlife Park

Where: Maine Wildlife Park – Rt 26A, Gray

Time: 9:30a – 3:30p

Cost: Free, though donations are appreciated.

Details: The Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife fisheries and wildlife biologists, game wardens, safety and hatchery staff will be there with a variety of special fish & wildlife exhibits and displays.

Picnic Music and Arts Festival

Where: Lincoln Park - Congress Street, Portland

Time: 11a - 6p

Cost: Free

Details: Live music by local bands and more; www.picnicportland.wordpress.com

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008, 122 min.)

Time: 2:00p and 7:00p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Sunday, September 14^th

“Munjfest 2008” A Munjoy Hill Street Festival

Where: 138 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 11a - 5p

Details: Wander around Munjoy Hill during Munjfest & watch artists creating artwork that offers a view of the Observatory. Proceeds benefit the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Association. The festival will feature musicians, a dog talent show, artists and crafters, kid activities, tours of the Observatory. The Portland Harbor Museum will document the changing look of Munjoy Hill. Some events will be set up in the street and sidewalks, others will be located in adjoining parking lots.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008, 122 min.)

Time: 2:00p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Monday, September 15^th

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Auburn Arts in the Evening

Where: CWS - 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn

Time: 6:00 - 8:00p

Cost: $2.50 each class

Please contact Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218 regarding any questions or more information.

Tuesday, September 16^th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Wednesday, September 17^th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

Brown Bag Lecture Series

Where: Rines Auditorium, Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland

Time: 12:00 - 1:00p

Cost: Free!

Details: This series features best-selling authors from Maine and New England as well as from across the nation and world. Bring your lunch and enjoy...Coffee, tea, and light refreshments will be provided.

The Portland Public Library is fully accessible.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Bates College Free Dance Performance

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 8p

Cost: Free, but tickets required.

Details: Dance performance by Janis Brenner, an award-winning dancer, choreographer and dance company leader, offers a solo performance. For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

Thursday, September 18^th

Sunset Tours at the Portland Observatory!

Where: Portland Observatory Museum - 138 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5 - 8p

Cost: Adults $7 (Portland residents $5), Children (aged 6-16) $4, Seniors and AAA Members $5. Members of Greater Portland Landmarks always receive free admission.

Details: Tours are self-guided, with docents available to answer questions. For more information please call 774-5561 or email info@portlandlandmarks.org.

Friday, September 19^th

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Sex and the City (2008, 148 min.)

Time: 7:00p and 9:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Saturday, September 20^th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Deering Oaks Park – Intersection of Park Ave and Deering Ave, Portland

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Lakes Region Farmers' Market

Where: Manchester School, Rte 302 in Windham

Time: 8a - 12p
Details: Full variety of Maine grown, Maine made products as well as special events and entertainment. For more information please call 207-892-0293.

Auburn Mall Farmers Market

Where: Auburn Mall - 550 Center Street, Auburn

Time: 9a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets! For more information please call 207-786-2977.

4th Annual Halloween & Harvest Fair

Where: Old Elm Tree Farm - Kennebunk Road, Alfred

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: $ 1.00

Details: Fantastic family fair featuring fall inspired arts & crafts and a marvelous selection of apples, mums, pumpkins, cider and other harvest delights. Hayrides, live music, and a picturesque country setting add to the charm of this event. Rain or Shine

Directions: From I-95 take exit #32 - Biddeford. Turn right on ME-111 and go 11 miles. Turn left on Kennebunk Road and follow into Alfred.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Sex and the City (2008, 148 min.)

Time: 2:00p and 7:00p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Sunday, September 21^st

York County Apple Picking

Where: Snell's Apple Orchard - Meeting at Lund Road first

Time: 10:00am

Cost: Bags of apples start at $4

Details: Come enjoy a fun day outdoors at Snell’s Apple Orchard! The group will meet at Lund Road at 10am and then go to the orchard together. Pick a bag of apples for your house or pick a bag and share them with your friends. Bag costs go by the pound and start at $3. Following the apple picking event will be a “Apple Goodies Bake-Off” with judging happening on Friday, September 26th at 3:30p. For more information please call Emily Perkins at 879-1140.

4th Annual Halloween & Harvest Fair

Where: Old Elm Tree Farm - Kennebunk Road, Alfred

Time: 10a - 3p

Cost: $ 1.00

Details: Fantastic family fair featuring fall inspired arts & crafts and a marvelous selection of apples, mums, pumpkins, cider and other harvest delights. Hayrides, live music, and a picturesque country setting add to the charm of this event. Rain or Shine

Directions: From I-95 take exit #32 - Biddeford. Turn right on ME-111 and go 11 miles. Turn left on Kennebunk Road and follow into Alfred.

Bates College $1 Movies

What Movie: Sex and the City (2008, 148 min.)

Time: 2:00p and 4:30p

Where: Olin Arts Center, Room 104 - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Cost: $1

Monday, September 22^nd

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Auburn Arts in the Evening

Where: CWS - 29 Hampshire Street, Auburn

Time: 6:00 - 8:00p

Cost: $2.50 each class

Please contact Rachel Balsamo at 795-6737 ext. 218 regarding any questions or more information.

Tuesday, September 23^rd

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Movie Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6:00p

Cost: $3 – popcorn and drinks will be provided.

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Wednesday, September 24^th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Monument Square (Across from Portland CWS office)

Time: 7a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Free Church Lunch

Where: Unitarian Universalist Church - 479 Main Street, Norway.

Time: 11:00a

For more information please call 207-743-2828.

"Pizza, Pins, and Pop"

Where: Vacationland Bowling Center - 812 Portland Rd, US Route 1, Saco

Time: 4:00 - 7:30p

What the deal entails: $6- 1game+shoes, 1slice of pizza and soda or $9- 2games and shoes, 2 slices of pizza and 1 soda. Bowling is reg. $3.40 and $2 for shoes at this time.

Downtown Adult Cooking Club

Where: 208 Bates Street, Lewiston

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Bingo hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Thursday, September 25th

Sunset Tours at the Portland Observatory!

Where: Portland Observatory Museum - 138 Congress Street, Portland

Time: 5 - 8p

Cost: Adults $7 (Portland residents $5), Children (aged 6-16) $4, Seniors and AAA Members $5. Members of Greater Portland Landmarks always receive free admission.

Details: Tours are self-guided, with docents available to answer questions. For more information please call 774-5561 or email info@portlandlandmarks.org.

Biddeford Art Walk

Where: Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 5:00 - 9:00p

Details: Come support local artists as they display their work!

Dance hosted by JFM Homes

Where: 130 East Ave, Lewiston - located at the YWCA

Time: 6:00p - 7:30p

Cost: $3

For more information please call 782-9268.

Friday, September 26^th

Apple Goodies Bake-Off

Where: York Day Services - 13 Lund Road, Saco

Time: 3:00p

Details: Bring your finished apple creation for the judges to sample. You just might take home the title of Best Apple Chef! Pick your own apples for this event at Snell Farm on Sunday Sept 21st. Meet at Lund Road at 10:00am. Pick-your-own bags of apples start at $4. For more information please call Emily Perkins at 879-1140.

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: 5:00-9:00p

Cost: Free

Saturday, September 27^th

Portland Farmer's Market

Where: Deering Oaks Park – Intersection of Park Ave and Deering Ave, Portland

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets!

Saco Farmers' & Artisans Market

Where: Parking lot of Saco Valley Shopping Center (off Spring Street), Rte 1 in Saco

Time: 7a - 12p

Details: Glass Bottled milk, natural beef, artisanal cheeses, flowering plants, vegetable seedlings, gorgeous hanging baskets, fresh fruits and vegetables including lucious tomatoes, salad ingredients, sweet corn, cantaloupe, crispy apples, bakery products, local crafts, jam, natural soap and a garden design service. For more information please call 207-929-5318 or visitwww.sacofarmersmarket.com

Lakes Region Farmers' Market

Where: Manchester School, Rte 302 in Windham

Time: 8a - 12p
Details: Full variety of Maine grown, Maine made products as well as special events and entertainment. For more information please call 207-892-0293.

Auburn Mall Farmers Market

Where: Auburn Mall - 550 Center Street, Auburn

Time: 9a - 3p

Details: Come buy fresh veggies, flowers, and other goodies while supporting local growers and markets! For more information please call 207-786-2977.

Apple Pumpkin Festival

Where: Water Street, Livermore Falls

Time: 10a - 3p

Cost: Free

The Apple Pumpkin Festival will feature vendors and craft artisans, agricultural products, historical items, genealogical information, seasonal decorations, homemade preserves and baked goods, wagon rides, and LOTS of live music.

Directions: Take exit #75 off of I-95, turn left at ME-100 N/ME-4 N/US-202 E/Washington St. Continue to follow ME-4 N for 33.1 mi. Turn right onto Water Street in Livermore Falls. Festival is located on Water Street.

20th Annual Apple Festival

Where: Monmouth Museum - Main Street (Rt 132), Monmouth

Time: 10a - 4p

Details: Apple Fest activities range from sample excellent apple pie at the pie sale, finding treasures at the Theater Yard Sale, to samples local home made goods at the food sales, and Church sales. Step back in time with a tour of Historic Cumston Hall, home of the Theater at Monmouth, or many of the historic buildings of the Monmouth Museum. For more information please call 207-933-2287.

Punkinfiddle and National Estuaries Day Celebration

Where: Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm is located on Laudholm Farm Road, Wells

Time: 10a - 4p

Cost: $10.00 a carload

Details: Family festival featuring fun and learning for the entire family. Enjoy Maine’s cultural traditions at this beautiful site. Traditional crafts, pumpkin carving, live music, animals, games, wholesome food, family fun and learning. For more information please visit wwwpunkinfiddle.org or call 207 646-4521.

Directions: The Wells Reserve at Laudholm Farm is located on Laudholm Farm Road off Route 1, just south of Route 9, in Wells, Maine. From exit 19 (formerly exit 2) of the Maine Turnpike, turn left on Route 109 to reach U.S. Route 1. Take a left and travel about 1.5 miles. Laudholm Farm Road is at the second flashing yellow traffic signal, north of Lighthouse Depot and south of the Maine Diner.

Chalk on the Walk

Where: 205 Main Street, Biddeford

Time: 12 - 4p

Details: Chalk on the Walk features over 40 professional artists, along side kids and adults creating sidewalk chalk art all over the streets of downtown Biddeford. In addition to all of the colorful art, join us for live music, food, activities for kids and a craft fair. For more information please call (207) 450-6233 or email heartofbiddeford@gmail.com.

Sunday, September 28^th

Monday, September 29^th

Swim Group hosted by JFM Homes

Where: YWCA - 130 East Ave, Lewiston

Time: 3:00 – 4:00p

Cost: $5

For more information please call 782-9268.

York County Swim Group

Where: Northern York County Family YMCA - 3 Pomerleau Street, Biddeford

Time: 3:30 - 4:30p

Cost: Free

Details: Come have fun in the pool while getting great exercise and having from with your friends! This group is open to CWS houses who have a pass to the YMCA. If your house does not have a pass, but you are interested please contact Judi Harle and/or Emily Perkins by calling 879-1140.

Tuesday, September 30^th

Bates College Noonday Concert

Where: Olin Arts Center Concert Hall - 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Time: 12:30p

Cost: Free

Details: For more information contact 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.edu.

Page to Stage

Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare

Where: Portland Public Library - 5 Monument Square, Portland

Time: 12:15 - 1:15p

Cost: Free!

Details: "Portland Stage Company and Portland Public Library invite you to join them for a thought-provoking series of sneak previews designed to augment Portland Stage Company's Mainstage season. These stimulating interactive discussions offer revealing social, cultural, and historical information about each play to enhance the theater experience.” Questions about Page to Stage? Send them an e-mail!

MCD Bingo

Where: Brookside Station, 245 Main St., Norway.

Time: 6:00 - 7:00p

Cost: $1.50

Details: Prize Table Bingo. For more information please call 838-2304.

Karaoke Night hosted by JFM Homes

Where: EES - 1512 Minott Ave, Auburn

Start Time: 6 - 7:30p

Cost: $2

Please call John F. Murphy Homes at 782-9268 regarding any questions.

Ongoing Events To Explore

Saco Museum

Exhibit: Maine Folk Art Trail 2008

Where: 371 Main Street, Saco

Open Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 12-4p, Thursdays 12-8p.

Cost: Free with library card, without card it is $4.person. Free on Thursday nights from 4-8p.

Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit: Stairway to Heaven

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p

Cost: Free

Details: Stairway to Heaven is an exhibition of contemporary art analyzing the changing streets and urban landscapes of China. Open June 7^th – December 14^th.

Art & Ale

Exhibit: Photography by Scott and Susan Grant

Where: Gritty McDuffs “Corner Window” on Main Street in Auburn

Cost: Free

Open July 11^th – August 21st^.

Bates College Museum of Art

Exhibit: Flourishing Folk - New England Decorated Works on Paper and Document Boxes from the Deborah N. Isaacson Trust

Where: 75 Russell Street, Lewiston

Open Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00a – 5:00p

Cost: Free

Bowdoin College Museum of Art

Where: 9400 College Station, Brunswick

Open Hours: Tuesdays – Saturdays 10a – 5p. Sundays 1 – 5p.

Cost: Free

Details: Please visit Museum News or call 207-725-3275 for further information.

Portland Museum of Art

Where: 7 Congress Square, Portland

When: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

*Free on Fridays from 5:00 – 9:00p!*